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Marsha Hyslop, Dr. Paul Mansfield and Kay Mansfield

Marsha Hyslop, Dr. Paul Mansfield and Kay Mansfield (Photo: Daniel Ortiz)

Chris O’Sullivan, Nina Wickman and Vivie O’Sullivan

Chris O’Sullivan, Nina Wickman and Vivie O’Sullivan (Photo: Daniel Ortiz)

Beverly Jacomini, Caroline Graham, Joanie Herring

Beverly Jacomini, Caroline Graham, and Joanie Herring (Photo: Daniel Ortiz)

The 21st Annual Laura Lee Blanton Community Spirit Award Dinner, supporting the Houston Hospice Program, took place at River Oaks Country Club with more than 260 supporters in attendance. Chairs Vivie and Chris O’Sullivan were thrilled that the evening raised over $275,000. Nina Wickman received the Laura Lee Blanton Community Spirit Award; Wickman and her late husband are responsible for one of the most successful capital campaigns for Hospice. Eddy Blanton, whose mother the award is named in honor of, presented the crystal award to Wickman. Melanie Lawson of ABC13 emceed, and social worker Kathy Mayo spoke.

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Marsha Hyslop, Dr. Paul Mansfield and Kay Mansfield

Marsha Hyslop, Dr. Paul Mansfield and Kay Mansfield (Photo: Daniel Ortiz)

Chris O’Sullivan, Nina Wickman and Vivie O’Sullivan

Chris O’Sullivan, Nina Wickman and Vivie O’Sullivan (Photo: Daniel Ortiz)

Beverly Jacomini, Caroline Graham, Joanie Herring

Beverly Jacomini, Caroline Graham, and Joanie Herring (Photo: Daniel Ortiz)